Our collaborative report with the National Hawkers Federation delves into the impact of extreme heat on street vendors in Delhi. Examining the lived experiences during heatwaves, we uncover how extreme temperatures affect work environments, health risks, financial capabilities & productivity of street vendors. Through this study, we highlight the urgent need for interventions to safeguard the well-being of Delhi’s street vendor community amidst escalating climate challenges.
HEAT HAVOC Report
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Worker groups demand polluters pay for lost income, amid deadly South Asia heatwave
New Delhi, 01 May 2025 – As a life-threatening heat wave unravels in South Asia, more than 10 groups representing at lakhs of workers across Indian, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and…
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Ground Zero: Climate Experiences among Informal Workers in Delhi
A Greenpeace India’s qualitative research report titled “Ground Zero: Climate Experiences among Informal Workers in Delhi,” captures the lived realities of street vendors, waste pickers, domestic workers, and rickshaw pullers in Delhi’s…
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From Melting Ice to Political Fire
In 2025, summer is arriving in the Indian subcontinent not with sunshine but with a vengeance. Heatwaves have already swept through Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa in March. The Indian Meteorological…
Discussion
Overall, the "Heat Havoc" report effectively conveys the multifaceted impacts of extreme heat and the need for coordinated efforts to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and support economic stability.